Job Description

Duties:To minimize delay times and enable the plant to perform at its maximum effectiveness at all times.Services include:

• Identify problem areas requiring improvement
• Quantify the underlying contributory causes to the problems
• Study the problem at the hand of the contributory causes and propose solutions
• Implement solutions including automation, mistake proofing, manufacturing procedures etc.
• Sustain and continuously improve performance through the automated systems and processes.
• Plan, direct and co-ordinate process improvements linked to PC&D systems to improve quality, efficiency and availability.
• Investigate all modelling and control system failures and associated deviations to implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Implement solutions to assist with process and product development.
• Maintain and develop the following systems:

• Heat transfer modelling and combustion systems.
• Rolling modelling: Speed, temperature, forces, torques and flatness control models (including neural network).
• Level thickness, flatness, strip cooling and coiling mostly feedback control systems.
• Expert System for continuous process parameter optimisation of the heating and rolling processes.
• Weekly standby on a rotational basis with the other PC&D team members.
• Ensure compliance with the goals as defined in KPIs.
• Identify problems, investigate solutions and solve problem to achieve those goals.
• Constantly co-ordinate process deviations with all relevant parties.
• React and correct all substandard process conditions

Requirements:

• B.Eng / BSc (Electrical, Electronic, Metallurgical or Mechanical) or Computer Science, Computer Engineering, (Only degreed applicants will be considered).
• Experience in Software development (C, C++, C#, Visual Basic, etc), specifically in the engineering control software field.
• Knowledge of principle models for heating and rolling technology.
• Knowledge of how these models are automatically calibrated using artificial intelligence or other simpler methods.
• Knowledge of control systems and instrumentation.
• Creative and strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Junior applicants with minimal experience could also be considered

Remuneration:A competitive salary, benefits package, negotiable up to R800k CTC.

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